AML Compliance Specialist

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Ready to make your career legendary? Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1,400 talented members, revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We’re a brand with technology at our hearts and the most driven and focused talent in the business.

As a valued team member, we’re committed to giving you the resources and support you need to thrive. Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• Swag, ticket giveaways, and more!

At BetMGM, we recognize that every individual plays a meaningful role in our success. That’s why we’re committed to building a respectful, inclusive workplace. It’s the strategy behind every win. By meeting people where they are, we create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and a workplace that reflects our values, our people, and our drive to win.

The AML Compliance Specialist, reporting into our Compliance Team, will assist in ensuring BetMGM’s AML Program is in compliance with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and other rules and laws set out by iGaming Ontario (iGO) and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Primary responsibilities focus on monitoring, analyzing and reporting on cases involving potential money laundering or terrorist financing activity and other transactional activity and due diligence measures to support the AML Program.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with BetMGM’s policies, practices, and procedures.

This role is partially remote with some in person days required in our Toronto, Ontario office.

• Support the AML team in maintaining the company’s AML reporting framework.
• Act as one of the primary individuals responsible for completing FINTRAC reports (i.e. Suspicious Transaction Reports, Casino Disbursement Reports), ensuring timely completeness, consistency, and quality of information being reported in a high-volume environment.
• Review daily internal reports to identify all reportable transactions from the previous gaming day.
• Conduct appropriate due diligence related to potential suspicious activity through review and analysis of customer information, gaming activity, and transaction monitoring reports utilizing internal and external systems and tools.
• Support the Canadian AML training program by monitoring and ensuring completion of training by applicable employees within set time frames.
• Manage high risk customer lists on a recurring basis.
• Effectively communicate with and respond to inquiries by regulators.
• Ensure proper record keeping of data collected and analyzed.
• Act as a front-line resource for fraud and risk team inquiries and escalations.
• Participate in complex initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within scope of responsibilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practices and development.
• Adapt quickly and effectively to procedural changes; assist with other special projects.
• Must have highest level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Confidentiality is an essential element of this job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

At BetMGM, we understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you’ve got what it takes, we encourage you to apply for this role. Our candidates are reviewed on the basis of their skill and potential to succeed.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in Canada
• Ability to communicate proficiently and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form
• 1+ year experience in a casino, bank, or other financial institution preferred
• Working knowledge of regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and guidance from the…